Synology DiskStation DS425+

Synology DiskStation DS425+

Four-bay Synology NAS with a Celeron J4125, two M.2 slots and one 2.5 GbE port for small offices.

  • 4
  • Intel Celeron J4125
  • 2 GB
  • 2.5 GbE

PCPR score

7.4

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The short version

The DS425+ is Synology's 4-bay DiskStation with an Intel Celeron J4125, 2 GB of DDR4, two M.2 NVMe slots for SSD cache or verified storage pools, one 2.5 GbE port and one Gigabit port. Synology rates it at up to 278 MB/s read and 281 MB/s write with 96 TB of raw capacity. It suits small offices and homes needing RAID across four drives. Memory tops out at 6 GB, and only one network port is multi-gig.

Pros

  • Four drive bays with RAID via DSM
  • Two M.2 NVMe slots for SSD cache
  • Built-in 2.5 GbE port
  • Three-year warranty, extendable to five years

Cons

  • Only 2 GB of memory, with a 6 GB maximum
  • Only one 2.5 GbE port alongside a Gigabit port
  • M.2 storage pools require Synology-verified SSDs

Best for

  • Small offices that need four-bay RAID
  • Existing Synology users upgrading capacity

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Full specifications

Core

Drive bays
4
Processor
Intel Celeron J4125

Memory

Memory
2 GB

Expansion

M.2 cache slots
2

Connectivity

Fastest network
2.5 GbE

Ports & I/O

HDMI output
No

Software

Operating system
DSM

Compatibility notes

  • Synology limits warranty and technical support if non-Synology memory modules are used.
  • Check Synology's compatibility list before buying drives.
  • M.2 storage pools require Synology-verified SSDs; M.2 slots do not support hot swap.

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Common questions

What is the DS425+ network speed?

It has one 2.5 GbE port and one Gigabit port, with up to 278 MB/s read and 281 MB/s write in Synology's ratings.

What can the M.2 slots be used for?

Synology lists two M.2 NVMe slots for SSD cache; creating M.2 storage pools requires Synology-verified SSDs.

How much storage can the DS425+ hold?

Synology lists up to 96 TB of raw storage across four SATA bays.

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